My favorite detail on blaster is that if you look at his volume knob in boombox mode, they have the knob cranked up to 10, but there’s 11 indents, which means he can be cranked up to 11, that’s such a fun little detail.
I'm in awe of that weapon storage in boombox mode. I really dig creative weapon storage that isnt just "fold up and shove under the alt mode", I wish more figures did stuff like this- like how core megatron can use his little pistol to homage g1 megatron's barrel on his back.
I would totally buy a downscaled retool of the MP Soundwave for Legacy Soundwave. Or at least used the ER Soundwave instead of the Siege since it has the correct Alt mode and wasn’t as widely available.
Once upon a time, KuBianBao was supposed to have made a MP13V to go along with their MP10V (a Voyager sized KO of MP10 Optimus Prime)...even had a grayscale prototype of the figure...but oddly, they backed out of doing it. Similarly, they were in very early prototype stages of doing a MP36V Megatron...which they also backed out of doing. 😑😑😑
6:25 Hehe, minions cannon. 6:38 Yes! The Rattrap mafia family is back! This figure is a chef kiss or in this case designer kiss. This figure is gorgeous in both mode. Truly one of the best figure from the WFC trilogy. Anyway, great review.
Thanks for the recommendation man! I got this figure (in the kingdom box) as my last figure of 2024 and he’s so good. Opening and closing his chest is very satisfying and addictive. His transformation is quick and simple but still good. His plastic feels amazing and good to handle. I had TR Blaster as a kid, a few years ago which I unfortunately lost over time and this figure is very much a worthy successor.
This is definitely one of the best figures released. Not just in kingdom but the entire WFC line. Also I was so impressed with the chest door. Them not making it clear plastic with paint was such a pleasant surprise.
I think it’s pretty damn obvious this guy was meant for legacy, and was thrown into kingdom as a preview figure for legacy, stuff like the lack of blast effects ports, dialed back panel lining, and most notably, the clear blue eject, kinda confirm that he was made to be a legacy figure
Clear plastic in general, by the looks of it. That window insert seems to have a similar structure to Bulkhead's chest. Gotta say, it feels pretty good in hand
Epic review PerspectiveEnd!!!! Blaster is currently my favorite voyager class figure of 2022. I got the Kingdom version from Amazon, and he stands besides Cyclonus and Dinobot in being the best voyager class figures of the Kingdom line. :D Keep on being amazing.
@@PerspectiveEnd I agree, the other voyagers were decent, but not completely successful. Tigatron and Optimus Primal are at least borderline fantastic. Inferno is okay, but Rhinox is outright TERRIBLE!!!
I'm incredibly thankful that WFC ended on a high note. This figure embodies the best of the series, and while it may not be the greatest, it perfectly represents what WFC was. On to Legacy!
I'm so glad you liked this figure, especially as much as I did! I've been looking forward to this review for so long and I'm happy that you got to enjoy it. Although, I didn't have any problems with inserting my Eject into my Blaster but that might be because mine was the kingdom version and not like your legacy version. Either way the figure is definitely a micro masterpiece like you said it is. Have a great day!
Blaster was the second to last Transformers figure I got from Kingdom. Core Class Hot Rod was the last. I love how Blaster looks here. Very well sculpted and painted, so accurate to his G1 design in both robot and boombox radio mode. And his little blue buddy Eject is cool too. -Looking forward to his evil Shattered Glass version with red Rewind. And his repaint as Twincast, with whichever cassette minion he comes with, later down the Legacy line. -I wish Legacy(Siege) Soundwave came with a cassette minion. Prefect opportunity for a Buzzsaw. But Hasbro missed it.
Sorry Kingdom went out with Hotrod for you. And yeah the SG version will probably be really good to, but will it keep the hand candy feel with the different plastic? And yeah hasbro really botched this one with the Soundwave.
It'll never cease to confuse me why so many Soundwaves in recent years don't come with any cassettes, when this guy is one of the highest quality voyagers in years _and_ manages to come with one.
Totally agree. This figure is great. This is the Blaster I always wanted. I got this one and Perceptor on the same day, and what a glorious day that was for my CHUG collection. And the Eject/Rewind mold is absolute leagues ahead of the WFC Rumble/Frenzy mold. It's so, SO much better.
Bought this figure a little bit ago because you sold me on it, I was on the edge and I bit the bullet lol I love this figure. I looked at it as I was putting him in, and when you put him in backwards, gold paint facing INWARD it'll slide right in, with the gold paint and the tape circles facing FORWARDS you just have to make sure you slide it back behind the lip of the clear plastic. Regardless I really love this figure, great review as always!!
You bought this because I recommended it today? Man I wish I hat the option to see a review and go. Hell yeah I'm grabbing this, and then just have it that day. Glad I didn't steer you wrong with the figure.
It's crazy how they started with a strong figure like Cyclonus for Kingdom. Then do ok for the rest of the line. Then pull one of the lesser characters from the series like Blaster to be the heavy hitter that ends the line amazingly. Also glad you took the time to show that the chest was red plastic with a translucent insert, unlike other reviewers that care so little for Hasbro they just gloss over it cause it isn't Fanstoys. Don't get me wrong my FT Quietus toon colored is the most gorgeous MP figure in my collection but give credit where it's due. I bought 2 of these Blaster figures so I can keep one on display and the other on my desk. He's just too awesome. Thanks for the angry but very positive review.
I don't know that I'd call Blaster a Lesser Character. He was there for much of G1, longer at least in terms of continuity than Cyclonus. Wait? Why was I angry. And yeah part of why people don't go over stuff like that is I just think because they don't script. They just try to talk about what pops into their head at the time.
@@PerspectiveEnd it's just the tone I guess. Sounds angry but in the end was a very positive review and a great figure. I always enjoy the reviews and most of the figures.
What a perfect time for this video to go up, as I'm pretty sure mine is getting delivered today. Good god this might be one of the absolute best figures I've ever seen in the CHUG line. Can't wait to get a hold of it in person.
Kingdom/Legacy Blaster was an absolute treat to handle, when I saw his figure available I did not hesitate to purchase him. What an absolutely great figure.
I have to agree on forgetting to flip in the shin speakers during transformation, and you can attach Rewind to one of the 5-milimeter posts found on Blaster like he's a minicon.
That’s a solid looking figure for the most part. I’ve heard there’s apparently a variant of Blaster with a bit of a smirking face. So maybe that could remedy the little problem you have with the face. And does his pack-in cassette figure practically count as Blaster’s transparent/extra accessory for the Legacy line?
I've heard some people theorize about that. I think it's just they wanted it on the same sprue as the window. And I'd not heard about the variant today. That sounds so much better.
This so awesome! I got the kingdom version, because I love the kingdom design for the box. After looking at garbage of the windowless Legacy Box... I am so happy I got the kingdom one! He is so good and deserve the protection!
I think it's a micro masterpiece. Just got mine and I'm incredibly happy. Especially his robot scale; the vintage fig was ENORMOUS, like, he-could-tackle-vintage-Devastator enormous. My first Optimus was Power Master, and until I got him, Blaster was my go-to leader just because of his sheer size. I almost bought a third party but held out. I'm SO glad I did...and I did thumb his speakers like a psycho.
Picked up the Kingdom release of Blaster a couple months ago. I was surprised by how fantastic he really is, like I 100% agree with everything said here.
Great Review PE. Personally I’m waiting on the Shattered Glass Blaster to get this mold and with all the great things I’ve heard I’m excited when that time comes around. My Legacy Bulkhead came in not too long ago and I really like how it turned out. Whenever you can get it I’m excited to see your thoughts
I've had this figure for some weeks now and when I found this one I had to choose between this and Legacy Bulkhead. I can't say I regret picking Blaster, although my eject already had some stress marks right out of the box I can still see it is indeed a Micro masterpiece
Another fact about this figure is that if you look at the buttons from a bird’s eye view, you can see that it has a start, play back (I have no idea how it is called), fast forward, and pause details on it.
Blaster is one of my Favorite Autobots and it's very nice that he's getting a Chance to Shine. BTW,We need more Characters in the Legacy line like Needlenose for example.
But I like try every angle to get it in, and I slide it along the face of the window and just nothing works. One of those methods should let it slip in under that lip every time.
Also like to mention, there’s a super rare chance that you can get this figure with a smirking face for some reason. Most are saying it’s for a Twincast repaint or for the (already leaked) SG blaster
Legacy just started, but it's already shaping up to be an amazing line. I've at least liked every figure I've gotten so far, which is everything besides the core class figures. Arcee is a bit disappointing, but other than that, they're great. I never even saw Blaster in his Kingdom packaging, but I'm glad I was able to get him. He's so, so good.
This is normally where I play devil's advocate...... Nope, I agree with just about everything you said. I was hesitant to pick this guy up, but I am SO glad I did. I also see that the Rattrap Mafia is missing Generations Rattrap. If you have the chance to get a hold of one for a decent price, he is very good. Its between it and the TE one for the best in my opinion.
Yeah I've wanted that one for a long time now, but I've never seen one for a price I'm willing to spend. I think my 3 goons works, but it would feel more complete with a Generations. Though he would be weirdly big comparatively.
You've probably already received comments like this, but I wanted to point out 2 things you missed. The gun can actually store flat across his back if you use the slot on the handle and plug it between the two...batteries?? I dunno what to call them but they're the cylindrical Hasbro grieble on his back. Second thing: you're meant to use the transformation bend in the arm so he can actually touch and use the button on the chest. It took me a while to figure it out but oh boy the satisfactions from him pressing his own button like in the show is just...mmm. Yes. This is honestly probably one of the best figures in my collection, and I've been collecting for a while now. Blasters always been one of my favorite autobots, so this thing is an absolute joy to have. Best 30 dollars I've spent in months.
I'm not quite sure what you mean by the slot on the handle? And I've tried that with the arm and found no success my self. And yeah it's a nice and refreshing figure to get with no real compromises.
@@PerspectiveEnd alright, essentially there is a rectangular cavity on one side of the guns handle, you can plug that between the two cylindrical things on his lower back. It takes some finagling to get the arm into the proper place, but you essentially have to use the transformation bend and break his arm. This allows you to bend it inward to his torso.
I got twincast on a whim when I spotted him at target and man... this figure really is unexpectedly awesome. I've never been particularly attached to blaster but twincast's deco and smirking face ended up winning me over, and I definitely don't regret it It's really such a shame that soundwave doesn't have anything nearly as good to go alongside him. I really hope he gets something for SS86 since he already wasted his chance in legacy
If the Shattered Glass Blaster IS happening down the line, then I'm not gonna complain, because this mold is glorious and giving people more of a chance to get it is always a positive
Seeing blaster get this treatment is like watching that friend of a friend do well,you can’t deny they earned it,but goddamn it you wanted your man soundwave to get the award
I finally got a Kingdom Blaster today and he’s absolutely amazing! I thought Netflix Soundwave was good but he absolutely blows that toy out of the water. There’s such a huge gap between them I’d probably sell Netwave off if he didn’t completely yellow. (I didn’t even leave him in direct sunlight.)
Yeah this figure is great, just a very solid no-bullshit representation of the character! Feels good after all these years of him either being a Soundwave repaint or an oversized Headmaster. Too bad Eject probably won't last, I'd love to them release a two-pack of him and Rewind in matte plastic some day!
Blaster is amazing, and I'm glad that he's finally becoming more available. And I agree, this thing is amazing. I did think about the weird similarities though between the 86 line and the WFC as a whole, like how some figures appeared to be designed for one but had to get moved for one reason or another. Like how Golden Disk Jackpot uses the Jazz mold from the 86 line, and some of the 86 figures seemed like they were intended for Earthrise/Kingdom but due to global conditions they had to push stuff back and reallocate things. Hopefully we'll see his other cassettes in Legacy. From what i saw of the leaked SG Blaster he'll come with Rewind. But if Blasters Cassette is anything to go by, I'm hopeful they'll redo rumble and frenzy with rewinds articulation. I would just be curious to see how they'd redo them and release them.
Fun fact about the original blaster, the toy that would become blaster was actually a working radio, unfortunatly (probably due to costs to make actual radios and to probably fit the cassettes into his chest) they gutted out that feature, funny enough the original G1 blaster's chest couldn't open on the original release
I was awaiting this review! He's amazing! My only gripe is I find the clearance tolerances for the leg panels when slotting into around the crotch to be extremely small. So you kinda have to force it a bit. That's it though, and it's just so dang good otherwise.
I honestly hadn't noticed that. I kind of already just shoved on it a little harder than I probably should because the back flap put's me in the forcing mood.
There are two mini blue transformers you have gotten for buying other figures, they are somehow just the polar opposite and something is weirdly satisfying about seeing a blue mini bot that is good instead of, thundercracker
Ya, this version of Blaster is right on the dial. I passed up the later soundwaves cause compared to TitansReturn there hasn’t been a solid boom box figure but this is everything you could want from a deluxe boom box.
I love the Blaster mode, but I had to get a second copy. My first copy had a problem where the seal holding together the plastic on the right shoulder was not secure and every time I moved his right arm, it would make the hole bigger. Thankfully, my second copy doesn't suffer from that problem!!!
I got this guy and Bulkhead from a friend for my birthday and he’s great. Gave Eject to my baby sister. Not sure if warning a 4 year old about the fragility of clear plastic will work but my mom hasn’t texted or called saying he broke so. Also I firmly believe that Legacy Soundwave exists just to have a Soundwave on the shelves around the same time as a new Blaster. I’m honestly going to get it, I missed the original and his EBay prices annoy. Hasbro, please lazily repack Soundblaster when you do Twicast. I won’t mind
What if your sister swallows a part though. That's possible with a small figure like that. That is actually a serious possibility I didn't think of. The Soundwave? The Soundblaters colors are pretty dope.
It looks pretty great, we haven’t had a blaster since tr so I’m pretty glad how this turned out. Not on topic but I really want a good g1 bumblebee figure, and I really think mmc can do it. They know how to hard figures to get right borderlines perfect. Hopefully they get around to it
The Titans Return Blaster mold (both Blaster & Soundwave) could also stick their gun on the back of the radio - excuse me, "device deck mode", according to Takara - to serve as an antenna. It's something that makes me wonder why it wasn't implemented sooner...it's even more interesting as having the Tape Minions of Cybertron Soundwave being the actual bombs of the stealth bomber mode. Annoyingly, I haven't even seen the Legacy version of Blaster. The Target near me had Bulkhead out the ass, but none of the Deluxes, and neither of the Leaders. 🤔🤨🧐
Got Kingdom Blaster myself and I will say , Blaster is definitely one of the best figures to come out in the wfc continuity and he is definitely in my top 15 favorite figure of the trilogy and I bet this video is going to get a lot of comments asking what you think about the new legacy titan metroplex just git revealed like the og optimus primal video you did last week after the wave 2 reveal
@@PerspectiveEnd the only reason his fifteen in my list is more due to favoritism for beast wars otherwise, Blaster is one of the best figures of the wfc trilogy
THANK YOU OH MY GOD everyone I’ve talked to doesn’t have this guy and thinks he’s average but I fell in love with how good this guy is I’ve always wanted a blaster figure and I wasn’t gonna waist my time and money on the titans return one and this guy is definitely in my top 5 favorite figures of wfc
The ER Soundwave was trash and we had the PERFECT opportunity for a perfect version. Take the ER mold, add a slimmer torso, longer legs, new arms, a way to unfold the buttons like the MP, and Buzzsaw. That was all it needed!
Yes, literally my only issue with this figure is that the handle is too short for the average hands; it does feel particularly small overall next to the G1 and Titans Return figures, but it feels [more correct] in robot mode scale-wise.
Man, as someone who could care less about blaster, I really kinda need this now.... Also which video talks about shout-outs cause I actually found a reason to make one
I'm not sure what you are asking about Shout Outs. I do them at the end of the month, if you want one just contact me through the shout outs email. That's how I keep track of them, otherwise I wont be able to remember on my own. And yes this is good enough to want even if you aren't a big blaster fan.
4:58 That’s what I thought when I first saw Legacy Soundwave. Like, taking out the battle damage is good for the ones that don’t like battle damage on Transformers figures. For me, it’s fine. But I felt that wasn’t enough for the Siege mold of Soundwave. Hell, I even made an edit of him by adding the red visor, Ravage, and Laserbeak (Siege molds) to make him better. I’m still getting that figure, but man. Hasbro could’ve done more for Legacy Soundwave…
i had the idea to remove seige soundwaves head, put it on the newly announced twincast with a repro decepticon logo glued on and matte sprayed over the plastic door but im not sure if soundwaves head will fit on twincast
@@PerspectiveEnd a siege/Earthrise compatible soundwave with a boombox mode (even though he’s supposed to be a cassette player) that doesn’t look like it was bent into a mode it wasn’t built for
i hope they release some non pulse cassettes sets, or at least reprint the older ones. i always found it weird how Integral parts of a figure were limited exlcusives
My favorite detail on blaster is that if you look at his volume knob in boombox mode, they have the knob cranked up to 10, but there’s 11 indents, which means he can be cranked up to 11, that’s such a fun little detail.
Man I didn't realize that, that's hilarious.
Why not just make 10 louder?
I'm in awe of that weapon storage in boombox mode. I really dig creative weapon storage that isnt just "fold up and shove under the alt mode", I wish more figures did stuff like this- like how core megatron can use his little pistol to homage g1 megatron's barrel on his back.
I don't know if it's supposed to, but it kind of feels like it is at least.
I would totally buy a downscaled retool of the MP Soundwave for Legacy Soundwave. Or at least used the ER Soundwave instead of the Siege since it has the correct Alt mode and wasn’t as widely available.
I agree.. And, I would sure like to know the decision process that went into re-releasing the Siege SW instead of the ER. It's maddening.
Walmart owns the distribution rights to the Cassette player Soundwave and VW Bumblebee. They will most likely never get rereleased
@@Okie-00-Spool Hasbro can’t rerelease the Netflix soundwave Because that was a Walmart only exclusive
Once upon a time, KuBianBao was supposed to have made a MP13V to go along with their MP10V (a Voyager sized KO of MP10 Optimus Prime)...even had a grayscale prototype of the figure...but oddly, they backed out of doing it. Similarly, they were in very early prototype stages of doing a MP36V Megatron...which they also backed out of doing. 😑😑😑
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6:25 Hehe, minions cannon.
6:38 Yes! The Rattrap mafia family is back!
This figure is a chef kiss or in this case designer kiss. This figure is gorgeous in both mode. Truly one of the best figure from the WFC trilogy. Anyway, great review.
Wow 2 people in a row and no one else likes minion cannons.
They returned just a short time ago.
The figure is so good it's nice man.
Thanks for the recommendation man! I got this figure (in the kingdom box) as my last figure of 2024 and he’s so good. Opening and closing his chest is very satisfying and addictive. His transformation is quick and simple but still good. His plastic feels amazing and good to handle. I had TR Blaster as a kid, a few years ago which I unfortunately lost over time and this figure is very much a worthy successor.
This is definitely one of the best figures released. Not just in kingdom but the entire WFC line. Also I was so impressed with the chest door. Them not making it clear plastic with paint was such a pleasant surprise.
Yeah it's actually kind of shocking when they use good build techniques now.
I think it’s pretty damn obvious this guy was meant for legacy, and was thrown into kingdom as a preview figure for legacy, stuff like the lack of blast effects ports, dialed back panel lining, and most notably, the clear blue eject, kinda confirm that he was made to be a legacy figure
Clear plastic in general, by the looks of it. That window insert seems to have a similar structure to Bulkhead's chest. Gotta say, it feels pretty good in hand
@@mirumask it does, legacy plastic quality is top notch
I think this figure is still a Legacy figure waiting to be released.
I mean that just implies that he's from 86 as much as it does legacy.
I'm guessing this is the:
"Week of Kingdom Figures Rereleased to Legacy"
That's an interesting guess, but that would require 3 of those figures to exist, and I can only think of two.
Epic review PerspectiveEnd!!!! Blaster is currently my favorite voyager class figure of 2022. I got the Kingdom version from Amazon, and he stands besides Cyclonus and Dinobot in being the best voyager class figures of the Kingdom line. :D Keep on being amazing.
To be fair there weren't many voyagers other than those three that weren't complete ass.
@@PerspectiveEnd I agree, the other voyagers were decent, but not completely successful. Tigatron and Optimus Primal are at least borderline fantastic. Inferno is okay, but Rhinox is outright TERRIBLE!!!
I'm incredibly thankful that WFC ended on a high note. This figure embodies the best of the series, and while it may not be the greatest, it perfectly represents what WFC was. On to Legacy!
Yeah, it's sad to see it end but nice it didn't crap the bed there.
Hey look it's autobot Billy
That dub makes my skin crawl.
I'm so glad you liked this figure, especially as much as I did! I've been looking forward to this review for so long and I'm happy that you got to enjoy it. Although, I didn't have any problems with inserting my Eject into my Blaster but that might be because mine was the kingdom version and not like your legacy version. Either way the figure is definitely a micro masterpiece like you said it is. Have a great day!
Thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed the video, and that it lived up to your expectations.
I like good things, what can I say.
Blaster was the second to last Transformers figure I got from Kingdom. Core Class Hot Rod was the last. I love how Blaster looks here. Very well sculpted and painted, so accurate to his G1 design in both robot and boombox radio mode. And his little blue buddy Eject is cool too.
-Looking forward to his evil Shattered Glass version with red Rewind. And his repaint as Twincast, with whichever cassette minion he comes with, later down the Legacy line.
-I wish Legacy(Siege) Soundwave came with a cassette minion. Prefect opportunity for a Buzzsaw. But Hasbro missed it.
Sorry Kingdom went out with Hotrod for you.
And yeah the SG version will probably be really good to, but will it keep the hand candy feel with the different plastic?
And yeah hasbro really botched this one with the Soundwave.
It'll never cease to confuse me why so many Soundwaves in recent years don't come with any cassettes, when this guy is one of the highest quality voyagers in years _and_ manages to come with one.
It's cause they know Soundwave will sell on his own.
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Just got legacy twin cast and I love him, this is why you're the most reliable reviewer.
Totally agree. This figure is great. This is the Blaster I always wanted. I got this one and Perceptor on the same day, and what a glorious day that was for my CHUG collection.
And the Eject/Rewind mold is absolute leagues ahead of the WFC Rumble/Frenzy mold. It's so, SO much better.
What a Glorious day for your movie collection. Yeah I think this is better than the Siege Rumby and Frenzle molds too.
This is one of the best figures of the kingdom line along with galvatron, cyclonus, rodimus prime, bw Megatron, and tigatron. Awesome review
Thank you very much, and I would agree with that yes.
Bought this figure a little bit ago because you sold me on it, I was on the edge and I bit the bullet lol I love this figure. I looked at it as I was putting him in, and when you put him in backwards, gold paint facing INWARD it'll slide right in, with the gold paint and the tape circles facing FORWARDS you just have to make sure you slide it back behind the lip of the clear plastic.
Regardless I really love this figure, great review as always!!
You bought this because I recommended it today? Man I wish I hat the option to see a review and go. Hell yeah I'm grabbing this, and then just have it that day.
Glad I didn't steer you wrong with the figure.
It's crazy how they started with a strong figure like Cyclonus for Kingdom. Then do ok for the rest of the line. Then pull one of the lesser characters from the series like Blaster to be the heavy hitter that ends the line amazingly. Also glad you took the time to show that the chest was red plastic with a translucent insert, unlike other reviewers that care so little for Hasbro they just gloss over it cause it isn't Fanstoys. Don't get me wrong my FT Quietus toon colored is the most gorgeous MP figure in my collection but give credit where it's due. I bought 2 of these Blaster figures so I can keep one on display and the other on my desk. He's just too awesome. Thanks for the angry but very positive review.
I don't know that I'd call Blaster a Lesser Character. He was there for much of G1, longer at least in terms of continuity than Cyclonus.
Wait? Why was I angry.
And yeah part of why people don't go over stuff like that is I just think because they don't script. They just try to talk about what pops into their head at the time.
@@PerspectiveEnd it's just the tone I guess. Sounds angry but in the end was a very positive review and a great figure. I always enjoy the reviews and most of the figures.
What a perfect time for this video to go up, as I'm pretty sure mine is getting delivered today.
Good god this might be one of the absolute best figures I've ever seen in the CHUG line. Can't wait to get a hold of it in person.
Well I hope I didn't overhype you. You will have to tell me how you like it when you get a hold of it.
Kingdom/Legacy Blaster was an absolute treat to handle, when I saw his figure available I did not hesitate to purchase him. What an absolutely great figure.
Glad you are enjoying it as much as I do.
I have to agree on forgetting to flip in the shin speakers during transformation, and you can attach Rewind to one of the 5-milimeter posts found on Blaster like he's a minicon.
That's weird and I didn't think of it.
That’s a solid looking figure for the most part.
I’ve heard there’s apparently a variant of Blaster with a bit of a smirking face. So maybe that could remedy the little problem you have with the face.
And does his pack-in cassette figure practically count as Blaster’s transparent/extra accessory for the Legacy line?
I've heard some people theorize about that. I think it's just they wanted it on the same sprue as the window.
And I'd not heard about the variant today. That sounds so much better.
I love how blaster and perceptor are synonymous as being a duo, which is funny cause I think that they were in one scene together in the movie.
It is weird because yeah that was really the only time they were a team.
@@PerspectiveEnd well that didn’t stop me from buying blaster just to have them together.
This so awesome! I got the kingdom version, because I love the kingdom design for the box. After looking at garbage of the windowless Legacy Box... I am so happy I got the kingdom one! He is so good and deserve the protection!
Yeah I wish I got the Kingdom box my self.
I think it's a micro masterpiece. Just got mine and I'm incredibly happy. Especially his robot scale; the vintage fig was ENORMOUS, like, he-could-tackle-vintage-Devastator enormous. My first Optimus was Power Master, and until I got him, Blaster was my go-to leader just because of his sheer size. I almost bought a third party but held out. I'm SO glad I did...and I did thumb his speakers like a psycho.
It is 100% a Micro Masterpiece. It's so goooooood.
I’m super excited to get this guy he looks so good! Even more excited after learning that the dial goes up to 11!
But that's his one problem, his dial does not go up at all.
Yeah, but they added the detail!
Picked up the Kingdom release of Blaster a couple months ago. I was surprised by how fantastic he really is, like I 100% agree with everything said here.
Man how did you find this months ago?
@@PerspectiveEnd Believe it or not, it was actually on Amazon here in The UK since Feburary. It was a good find by Amazon's standards.
I'm weirdly using my G1 Soundwave because I don't have the Seige version or the Earthrise version but at least gets the job done
I mean Soundwave did have one of the better G1 Figures.
Great Review PE. Personally I’m waiting on the Shattered Glass Blaster to get this mold and with all the great things I’ve heard I’m excited when that time comes around. My Legacy Bulkhead came in not too long ago and I really like how it turned out. Whenever you can get it I’m excited to see your thoughts
I plan to talk about Bulkhead soon.
Really want this guy he looks pretty awesome but I hate the clear plastic minicons
I think when you get him in hand the clear plastic will fade from your mind and you will like his little dude.
Earthrise Soundwave: WHO ARE YOU
This Blaster: I'm you, but actually good
Soundwave wishes he was Blaster.
I've had this figure for some weeks now and when I found this one I had to choose between this and Legacy Bulkhead. I can't say I regret picking Blaster, although my eject already had some stress marks right out of the box I can still see it is indeed a Micro masterpiece
I think you made the correct choice there. Blaster ROCKS.
Another fact about this figure is that if you look at the buttons from a bird’s eye view, you can see that it has a start, play back (I have no idea how it is called), fast forward, and pause details on it.
I did not notice that at any point.
Blaster is one of my Favorite Autobots and it's very nice that he's getting a Chance to Shine.
BTW,We need more Characters in the Legacy line like Needlenose for example.
I'd love to see a Needle nose.
5:13 the reason is there a bar in there which stops it from flopping all over the place like the soundwave
But I like try every angle to get it in, and I slide it along the face of the window and just nothing works. One of those methods should let it slip in under that lip every time.
'Minion-cannons" how are you this absolutely genius?!?!
I'm glad someone likes my term.
100% agree, i was really lucky to find this in kingdom at Walmart. What a send off to WFC. It makes me very excited for what legacy has in store
I had to get this on amazon because I can't find anything in stores.
Wooh Blaster! Glad he’s so much better than Netflix soundwave.
He beats the crap out of that figure.
@@PerspectiveEnd But so does core class Soundwave.
Also like to mention, there’s a super rare chance that you can get this figure with a smirking face for some reason. Most are saying it’s for a Twincast repaint or for the (already leaked) SG blaster
I've been hearing that, Man that sounds so much better.
There’s a tab on the bottom of the back and there’s a slot on the side of the guns handle that you can use as weapon storage so yeah.
Yeah I learned about that after posting this video. Oh well. I think it looks fine line an antenna.
Oh also you have to put eject in at an angle to make him fit in without having him getting caught up on something
Legacy just started, but it's already shaping up to be an amazing line. I've at least liked every figure I've gotten so far, which is everything besides the core class figures. Arcee is a bit disappointing, but other than that, they're great. I never even saw Blaster in his Kingdom packaging, but I'm glad I was able to get him. He's so, so good.
I've never seen a Blaster in any packaging, I had to buy this on Amazon.
I was on the fence about getting this figure. Found a decently price Kingdom release of it after watching your video and decided to purchase him.
I hope you wind up enjoying it as much as I think you will.
I love the chunky shins on this boy it makes him look really beefy and solid to me
He is quite Beefolid.
4:06 bro this cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm glad someone found that part funny.
This is normally where I play devil's advocate...... Nope, I agree with just about everything you said. I was hesitant to pick this guy up, but I am SO glad I did.
I also see that the Rattrap Mafia is missing Generations Rattrap. If you have the chance to get a hold of one for a decent price, he is very good. Its between it and the TE one for the best in my opinion.
Yeah I've wanted that one for a long time now, but I've never seen one for a price I'm willing to spend. I think my 3 goons works, but it would feel more complete with a Generations. Though he would be weirdly big comparatively.
Perspectiveend: mentions Robots in Disguise 2015
Me: we do not speak it’s name
I'm sorry.
You've probably already received comments like this, but I wanted to point out 2 things you missed. The gun can actually store flat across his back if you use the slot on the handle and plug it between the two...batteries?? I dunno what to call them but they're the cylindrical Hasbro grieble on his back. Second thing: you're meant to use the transformation bend in the arm so he can actually touch and use the button on the chest. It took me a while to figure it out but oh boy the satisfactions from him pressing his own button like in the show is just...mmm. Yes. This is honestly probably one of the best figures in my collection, and I've been collecting for a while now. Blasters always been one of my favorite autobots, so this thing is an absolute joy to have. Best 30 dollars I've spent in months.
I'm not quite sure what you mean by the slot on the handle?
And I've tried that with the arm and found no success my self.
And yeah it's a nice and refreshing figure to get with no real compromises.
@@PerspectiveEnd alright, essentially there is a rectangular cavity on one side of the guns handle, you can plug that between the two cylindrical things on his lower back. It takes some finagling to get the arm into the proper place, but you essentially have to use the transformation bend and break his arm. This allows you to bend it inward to his torso.
@@PerspectiveEnd if you still have trouble with what im talking about I can shoot a quick video for you
I got twincast on a whim when I spotted him at target and man... this figure really is unexpectedly awesome. I've never been particularly attached to blaster but twincast's deco and smirking face ended up winning me over, and I definitely don't regret it
It's really such a shame that soundwave doesn't have anything nearly as good to go alongside him. I really hope he gets something for SS86 since he already wasted his chance in legacy
I don't know his Laserbeak is pretty great.
If the Shattered Glass Blaster IS happening down the line, then I'm not gonna complain, because this mold is glorious and giving people more of a chance to get it is always a positive
They have released teaser images of the SG version.
And, as if he couldn't get any better, he has a secret TF2 Dispenser mode!
You are going to have to post about that some where cause I got no Idea what you mean.
Seeing blaster get this treatment is like watching that friend of a friend do well,you can’t deny they earned it,but goddamn it you wanted your man soundwave to get the award
Ha. Soundwave tends to do so well in general letting Blaster take the win once is nice in my book.
I finally got a Kingdom Blaster today and he’s absolutely amazing! I thought Netflix Soundwave was good but he absolutely blows that toy out of the water. There’s such a huge gap between them I’d probably sell Netwave off if he didn’t completely yellow. (I didn’t even leave him in direct sunlight.)
Absolutely, I've never much cared for taht Soundwave, but this thing absolutely rules.
Yeah this figure is great, just a very solid no-bullshit representation of the character! Feels good after all these years of him either being a Soundwave repaint or an oversized Headmaster. Too bad Eject probably won't last, I'd love to them release a two-pack of him and Rewind in matte plastic some day!
Yeah, it's been an eternity since Blaster got a figure that felt like him.
It makes me happy to see I'm not the only one who's bothered by the fact that you have to push Blaster's buttons in rather than down.
It's WRONG.
Blaster is amazing, and I'm glad that he's finally becoming more available. And I agree, this thing is amazing. I did think about the weird similarities though between the 86 line and the WFC as a whole, like how some figures appeared to be designed for one but had to get moved for one reason or another. Like how Golden Disk Jackpot uses the Jazz mold from the 86 line, and some of the 86 figures seemed like they were intended for Earthrise/Kingdom but due to global conditions they had to push stuff back and reallocate things.
Hopefully we'll see his other cassettes in Legacy. From what i saw of the leaked SG Blaster he'll come with Rewind. But if Blasters Cassette is anything to go by, I'm hopeful they'll redo rumble and frenzy with rewinds articulation. I would just be curious to see how they'd redo them and release them.
Yeah like the Grimlock seems way more in line with the WFC than he does 86.
We will see if there will be more cassettes. One can hope.
you think we didn't noticed those ears in the thumbnail , PerspectiveBlaster
I mean some people might not.
So what you’re telling me is I need this guy? Good to know!
Indeed I am.
@@PerspectiveEnd I bought it……it’s already a contender for figure of the year
Fun fact about the original blaster, the toy that would become blaster was actually a working radio, unfortunatly (probably due to costs to make actual radios and to probably fit the cassettes into his chest) they gutted out that feature, funny enough the original G1 blaster's chest couldn't open on the original release
I had hear that before. That's actually pretty impressive for the Era.
Yes he is my first blaster and my favorite. I was able to find him at Walmart but it was only one copy and I've never seen him again.
My first Blaster as well. Wished I'd picked up the TR way back when but, happy with this being my first.
I was awaiting this review! He's amazing! My only gripe is I find the clearance tolerances for the leg panels when slotting into around the crotch to be extremely small. So you kinda have to force it a bit. That's it though, and it's just so dang good otherwise.
I honestly hadn't noticed that. I kind of already just shoved on it a little harder than I probably should because the back flap put's me in the forcing mood.
There are two mini blue transformers you have gotten for buying other figures, they are somehow just the polar opposite and something is weirdly satisfying about seeing a blue mini bot that is good instead of, thundercracker
I was confused till the last word of that sentence. And yeah this is so much better than the Thundercracker.
What's interesting is that some copies of blaster have a smiling face no idea if its a factory error or foreshadowing to the twincast repaint
I have seen the pics, and it looks so much better that way.
Ya, this version of Blaster is right on the dial. I passed up the later soundwaves cause compared to TitansReturn there hasn’t been a solid boom box figure but this is everything you could want from a deluxe boom box.
But this ain't no Deluxe, it's a Voyager. That clearly invalidates everything you just said.
I love the Blaster mode, but I had to get a second copy. My first copy had a problem where the seal holding together the plastic on the right shoulder was not secure and every time I moved his right arm, it would make the hole bigger. Thankfully, my second copy doesn't suffer from that problem!!!
What hole? That's crazy sounding?
@@PerspectiveEnd it was a line in his shoulder. The more I moved his right arm, the more it created an opening.
This kingdom/legacy Blaster is pretty good. Very much enjoyed it.
As you should.
I got this guy and Bulkhead from a friend for my birthday and he’s great. Gave Eject to my baby sister. Not sure if warning a 4 year old about the fragility of clear plastic will work but my mom hasn’t texted or called saying he broke so.
Also I firmly believe that Legacy Soundwave exists just to have a Soundwave on the shelves around the same time as a new Blaster.
I’m honestly going to get it, I missed the original and his EBay prices annoy.
Hasbro, please lazily repack Soundblaster when you do Twicast. I won’t mind
What if your sister swallows a part though. That's possible with a small figure like that.
That is actually a serious possibility I didn't think of.
The Soundwave?
The Soundblaters colors are pretty dope.
Finally! I’ve wanted this figure for so long
And now you have a review of it.
It looks pretty great, we haven’t had a blaster since tr so I’m pretty glad how this turned out. Not on topic but I really want a good g1 bumblebee figure, and I really think mmc can do it. They know how to hard figures to get right borderlines perfect. Hopefully they get around to it
And the TR one was weird.
It would be cool if MMC did a Bumblebee, someone needs to make a propper one at some point.
The Titans Return Blaster mold (both Blaster & Soundwave) could also stick their gun on the back of the radio - excuse me, "device deck mode", according to Takara - to serve as an antenna. It's something that makes me wonder why it wasn't implemented sooner...it's even more interesting as having the Tape Minions of Cybertron Soundwave being the actual bombs of the stealth bomber mode.
Annoyingly, I haven't even seen the Legacy version of Blaster. The Target near me had Bulkhead out the ass, but none of the Deluxes, and neither of the Leaders. 🤔🤨🧐
It's nice that they got past that whole trying to Modernize Soundwave faze.
I haven't seen ANYTHING my self, had to pick this up on Amazon.
One Thing that i thought about is the quistion "what Are the cassettes doing while there inside someones chest"
They are having a Rave.
I really hope I can find this dude once Legacy drops in Australia, my Soundwave really needs someone to glare at menacingly.
Which soundwave though?
@@PerspectiveEnd Netflix - which I managed to get for retail price fortunately.
They got so into the details on this figure that they even sculpted in the sliders for the hands from the original g1 toy. FAHking WHAT!
I didn't even notice that. That's hilarious.
Got Kingdom Blaster myself and I will say , Blaster is definitely one of the best figures to come out in the wfc continuity and he is definitely in my top 15 favorite figure of the trilogy and I bet this video is going to get a lot of comments asking what you think about the new legacy titan metroplex just git revealed like the og optimus primal video you did last week after the wave 2 reveal
Oh for sure that will happen.
And man I'd put Blaster higher than top 15. He's Minimum Top 10.
@@PerspectiveEnd the only reason his fifteen in my list is more due to favoritism for beast wars otherwise, Blaster is one of the best figures of the wfc trilogy
THANK YOU OH MY GOD everyone I’ve talked to doesn’t have this guy and thinks he’s average but I fell in love with how good this guy is I’ve always wanted a blaster figure and I wasn’t gonna waist my time and money on the titans return one and this guy is definitely in my top 5 favorite figures of wfc
Man if people are talking crap on this what are they Smoking, this guy rocks.
Got my Blaster, finally. 100% lives up to the hype!
I've been searching for him but no luck yet. I can't wait to bring him home.
Amazon my guy.
At a glance, I thought you were reviewing the Deformation Space Blaster until I read the title. Unless this week's theme is the week of Blaster.
Maybe it is, maybe it's not we will see.
I love him one of my favorites from the show and he's a great figure even with an extra tape lad
Yeah Blaster rocked. Love him. And this figure does him justice.
@@PerspectiveEnd maybe it be a little redundant but I'd love a sound wave version of this mold maybe they'll use it for his shattered glass version
The ER Soundwave was trash and we had the PERFECT opportunity for a perfect version. Take the ER mold, add a slimmer torso, longer legs, new arms, a way to unfold the buttons like the MP, and Buzzsaw. That was all it needed!
Yeah the ER just lacks so much. People really overhype that guy.
Yes, literally my only issue with this figure is that the handle is too short for the average hands; it does feel particularly small overall next to the G1 and Titans Return figures, but it feels [more correct] in robot mode scale-wise.
I mean I can't blame them for having a handle fingers can't fit through. It's not meant for that.
Man, as someone who could care less about blaster, I really kinda need this now....
Also which video talks about shout-outs cause I actually found a reason to make one
I'm not sure what you are asking about Shout Outs.
I do them at the end of the month, if you want one just contact me through the shout outs email. That's how I keep track of them, otherwise I wont be able to remember on my own.
And yes this is good enough to want even if you aren't a big blaster fan.
@@PerspectiveEnd thanks for the info I was tryin to rememba, but thanks
I bought blaster, 86 perceptor, legacy bulkhead and 86 slag. This blaster is EPIC.
I think those are all good figures.
I love the legacy soundwave, but it would have been amazing to see a retool of Blaster into Soundwave for Legacy
So you mean the Siege one without the paint?
love the video!
Thank you very much.
I would've loved a retool of this that turned it into soundwave
I so agree core class hot rod, blaster, and Galvatron came form kingdom and that blaster is truly in the house and your dj he's so awesome🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Blaster blasts, he is so good. So nice to be the note the line ends on.
Blaster and Soundwave have a rivalry only brothers can understand
I don't have a Rivalry with my Brothers.
@@PerspectiveEnd good and when do you think Hasbro will release another Cassete pack
I've heard there's going to be a shattered Glass blaster soon with this mold, and based on this review, I'll definitely try and get him.
There are pictures of him leaked and yep it looks like it's probably gonna be good.
4:58 That’s what I thought when I first saw Legacy Soundwave. Like, taking out the battle damage is good for the ones that don’t like battle damage on Transformers figures. For me, it’s fine. But I felt that wasn’t enough for the Siege mold of Soundwave. Hell, I even made an edit of him by adding the red visor, Ravage, and Laserbeak (Siege molds) to make him better.
I’m still getting that figure, but man. Hasbro could’ve done more for Legacy Soundwave…
Yeah it was super lazy what they did, same thing just cheaper.
6:39 when you carry all the groceries in by yourself
Also perspective what do you think of legacy metroplex?
LOL. I didn't think of that. I'll make a video on the new announcements when there are enough of them. Till that time, no spoilers for you.
@@PerspectiveEnd alright 👍
I love this figure that I barely managed to aquire along with twincast who was a gift and I also love twincast but worse than blaster
Glad that you finally go your hands on them.
i had the idea to remove seige soundwaves head, put it on the newly announced twincast with a repro decepticon logo glued on and matte sprayed over the plastic door but im not sure if soundwaves head will fit on twincast
Why do you want to do that. What's the idea behind it?
@@PerspectiveEnd a siege/Earthrise compatible soundwave with a boombox mode (even though he’s supposed to be a cassette player) that doesn’t look like it was bent into a mode it wasn’t built for
GENERAL”FIRE THE CANONS! Soldier”witch one sir? General” THE MINON CANONS!
Spread the Ghospel my son.
@@PerspectiveEnd ?
I'm saying yes shout that from the mountain tops.
Sorry to respond this much later and probably confuse the hell out of you.
@@PerspectiveEnd yup hehe
I love this(aside from the hollow arm syndrome) figure got to pick it up this weekend.
And the hollow arms don't even feel terrible here.
Personally I wish the Soundwave was as good as the blaster, but I ended up enjoying the blaster much more
Soundwave deserved better.
@@PerspectiveEnd precisely, how can we even call it a Soundwave if it isn’t superior
@@PerspectiveEnd It was still a good figure tho
First video of yours I've seen, I thought my playback speed was at like 2x lol
Nope, I just move like Greased lightning so you can get on with your day and do things more important than listen to this idiot drone on about toys.
legacy bulkhead is hand candy to me, i wish they would keep the blast effect compatibility was continued to be universal
I don't find him to be quite as delightful to the touch as this.
i hope they release some non pulse cassettes sets, or at least reprint the older ones. i always found it weird how Integral parts of a figure were limited exlcusives
I expect we will get more cassettes, but who knows what stores they will show up to.
Cyclonus is on another level and shall not be compared to him.